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#RI-69f86660·5 months ago·
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“I sent sympathy flowers to my boyfriend.”
What Actually Happened
I sent sympathy flowers after my boyfriend's grandfather passed away. He got angry, and later proudly told me his father threw them away.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew how negatively he would react to a gesture that I thought was kind and supportive."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Listen carefully when your partner says they don't want a certain type of gesture, as it may apply to similar things."
Regret Index
7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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